Tenable Highlights Critical Threats with Toxic Cloud Trilogy at BlackHat MEA 2024

Tenable®, a leading company in exposure management, will be showcasing its solutions at BlackHat MEA 2024, which will take place from November 26th to 28th at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham, Saudi Arabia. The company’s presence at the event will emphasize its AI-powered Cloud Security offerings, which are specifically designed to support Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Cloud-First, Digital Vision 2030 initiative. This initiative is a key part of the Kingdom’s efforts to modernize its infrastructure and position itself as a global leader in digital technology, with a strong emphasis on secure cloud environments.

During the event, Tenable will also share important findings from its 2024 Cloud Risk Report, shedding light on significant security vulnerabilities that organizations are facing in the cloud. The report reveals that almost 40% of organizations have a high level of exposure due to a combination of critical security gaps within their cloud infrastructure. Tenable identifies these gaps as part of what it calls the “toxic cloud trilogy,” which consists of three major risk factors.

These are critical vulnerabilities, excessive permissions, and public exposure. Each of these factors individually increases the security risk, but together they can amplify the potential for exploitation by cybercriminals. Critical vulnerabilities refer to flaws in cloud systems that are left unpatched or inadequately managed, creating opportunities for attackers to breach systems. Excessive permissions occur when cloud users or systems have more access rights than necessary, allowing them to interact with data and systems in ways that could compromise security. Public exposure involves cloud resources that are exposed to the internet without proper safeguards, making them easy targets for external threats.

Tenable’s Vice President for the Middle East & North Africa, Maher Jadallah, highlighted the dangers of the “toxic cloud trilogy,” explaining that the combination of these vulnerabilities makes cloud workloads significantly more susceptible to attacks. He noted that once these security gaps are exploited, attackers can gain broader access to sensitive data and critical systems. This is especially problematic as organizations now need to manage multiple cloud environments, identities, and increasingly complex infrastructures that span across IoT (Internet of Things), OT (Operational Technology), and IT systems.

To help organizations address these challenges, Tenable will offer live demonstrations of its cutting-edge exposure management solutions, which are powered by AI and designed to illuminate potential attack paths across diverse IT, cloud, and OT environments. The solutions, which include TenableOne, Tenable Cloud Security, and Tenable OT Security, allow businesses to visualize security risks, identify vulnerabilities in real-time, and close critical gaps before they can be exploited. By using these tools, organizations can significantly improve their ability to manage and mitigate risks in their cloud environments, enhance their overall security posture, and ensure their infrastructures are better protected against evolving threats.

Tenable’s participation at BlackHat MEA 2024 underscores its commitment to helping organizations secure their digital transformation journeys and navigate the complexities of cloud security. With an ever-expanding threat landscape, Tenable’s solutions empower companies to stay ahead of potential risks, safeguard their assets, and protect the sensitive data at the core of their operations.